October brings a month of change, especially compared to the past few months. While it’s nice to has a break in the weather, each of us have our preferences for what that break might look like. Blue cloudless skies and endless sunshine is one person’s idea of bliss while someone else delights in a…

The infamous Eddy Brothers from Chittenden, Vermont, are coming to Middlebury. Well... their spirit is being brought back to life by Rutland’s Ryan Mangan. “Second Sight,” a play about the brother’s mystique, written by Mangan and directed by Kim Moyer, is coming to Middlebury’s Town Hall Theater Oct. 19-21 at 8 p.m., and Oct. 22…

  Saturday and Sunday Oct. 7-8, —MT. HOLLY—On Saturday Oct. 7 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 8 from 12-4 p.m., the fun will begin and end with apples. Watch fresh cider being made on an antique apple press, and enjoy the fresh pressed cider (hot or cold) along with a cider donut, home-baked…

  Saturday Oct. 7 at 10 a.m.—SPRINGFIELD—If you’re a car lover looking to celebrate the start of fall with family and friends, the Wellwood Orchard annual car show on Saturday Oct.7 from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. is the perfect place. There will be trophies awarded for best in each category: classic, trucks, hot rod, rat rod and…

    Friday   Cocktail Party: Here’s where you get to meet the other guests. All you know at this point is that there are impostors in the group. Hmmm.... that’s strange. Suddenly you start to notice that your drink smells like burnt almonds. A little later that evening: Over dinner or heavy hors d’oeuvres…

  Saturday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—When Washington, D.C.’s premiere political satire group, “The Capitol Steps”  called it quits after nearly 40 years, most folks would agree that it was a great run, and the story would end there. But an intrepid group of cast members and a co-writer would not go quietly into the…

Aug. 19-Oct. 31—WOODSTOCK— Vermont Female Farmers is a showcase of 45 captivating photographs by the talented JuanCarlos González. This exhibition, held in the Historic Barn at Billings Farm, will run from Aug. 19 to Oct. 31. It is an ode to the invaluable contributions made by women farmers to Vermont’s culture, identity, and economy. Through…

  By Ann Hazelrigg Editor’s note: Ann Hazelrigg is the University of Vermont Extension plant pathologist and director of the UVM Plant Diagnostic Clinic.    A lot of Vermonters are noticing that their crabapples and apples (Malus spp.), in addition to many other deciduous trees, have dropped many of their leaves well before the first…

Saturday, Oct. 7, 11 a.m.—LUDLOW— The aroma of simmering chili will fill the air as the  Ludlow Rotary Club (LRC) prepares to host its 32nd annual chili cook-off on Saturday, Oct. 7, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. This event will take place at the traffic light junction on Depot Street in Ludlow. This event will support the…

Middletown Springs open house presents diaries from 1907 Sunday, Oct. 8 at 2 p.m.—MIDDLETOWN SPRINGS—The Middletown Springs Historical Society invites you to step back in time and experience through the childhood diaries of Lucy and Hazel Grover. Held at the Middletown Springs Historical Society Museum from 2-4 p.m., this open house promises a unique glimpse…

Friday-Sunday, Oct, 6-8—RUTLAND—Step into a world where nostalgia meets creativity, where the past finds new life, and where vintage enthusiasts come together. Vintage Market Days is an indoor/outdoor market at the Vermont State Fairgrounds in Rutland that goes beyond the typical flea market. This event showcases a curated selection of original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry,…

  The Killington Ski Club/Killington Mountain School Golf Tournament is a day of golf and community support  Friday, Oct. 6 at 10 a.m.—KILLINGTON—The leaves are  turning and the air is cooling, which means  it’s time to pick up those clubs and head for the  Killington Golf Course on Friday for the annual KSC/KMS Golf Tournament.…

Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 7-8—WOODSTOCK— Families and friends are invited to participate in an autumn seasonal celebration weekend at Billings Farm & Museum. The 32nd annual Harvest Celebration is set to take place this weekend from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. It promises an assortment of harvest-themed activities, culinary delights, and live entertainment for all ages. Events…

Wednesday, Oct.4 at 7:30 p.m.—RUTLAND—In 1969, a quartet of British musicians touched down in New York City and ignited a musical revolution that would resonate across America. Over the subsequent half-century, this iconic ensemble amassed a staggering 65 million record sales and fostered a devoted global fanbase that remains the envy of rock bands worldwide. …

  Friday-Sunday, Oct. 6-8—KILLINGTON—The 2023 Killington Ski Club Monster Ski & Bike Sale is happening at the RamsHead Base Lodge on Oct. 6-8. If you plan to sell your ski or snowboard equipment at the KSC Monster Ski & Bike sale, you’ll need to go through the consignment registration process. Consignment registration and drop-off days…